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3535 N. Hall Street • Dallas, TX 75219 • Tel 214-559-7015 • Fax 214-559-2663
Belmont Village of Turtle Creek
February 2016
Our TeamNancy Sanders
Executive Directornsanders@belmontvillage.com
Arthur MbatiaDirector of Resident Care Services
ambatia@belmontvillage.comKellie Hardesty
Dir. of Activity and MemoryPrograms
khardesty@belmontvillage.comAubrey Ferguson
Activity Programs Coord.aferguson@belmontvillage.com
Alvaro NunezChef Manager
alnunez@belmontvillage.comDan Underwood
Dining Room Managerdunderwood@
belmontvillage.comCandice Stoner
Human Resources GeneralistCnielsen@belmontvillage.com
Jack DunawayBuilding Engineer
jdunaway@belmontvillage.comLisa Mach
Director of Saleslmach@belmontvillage.com
Vivian BlackCommunity Relations
vblack@belmontvillage.comKaristi Shankle
Outside Community Relationskshankle@belmontvillage.com
One mightexpect the monthof February to bequick and quiet,but not at BelmontVillage TurtleCreek! We have amonth packed full
of opportunities for continuingeducation, wellness programs,entertainment, and excitingoutings around Dallas. Like theold saying goes, “good thingscome in small packages.” Makesure to keep your calendars handy,because you don’t want to missthe bus, the car, or a chance todance and celebrate.
We will kick off the month witha Mardi Gras Party with beads,king cake and a little New Orleansjazz by The Dave Washburn Trio.This year’s Super Bowl Party is notfar behind, so wear your favoritejersey and enjoy some delicioustailgate favorites in the ScreeningRoom. And remember, it doesn’tmatter who you root for, becausewe are all winners with good foodand friends around.
Traditionally, the month ofFebruary brings thoughts of love,so we want you all to enjoy achance to sweep that specialsomeone off their feet. We arehosting our own BelmontValentine’s Dance, so bring yourValentine or just bring yourselfand come join in the fun. Couples
and singles alike will find thatlove is in the air!
In January, we were privilegedto host photographer TomSanders as he photographed ourveterans for our very ownVeterans’ Photo Gallery. We willunveil the Veterans’ Gallery on the18th. Tom Sanders will be back topresent the collection, along witha special guest speaker, music, andColor Guard to honor ourveterans.
The gauntlet is thrown .... Letthe Chili Cook-Off begin on the25th! A little known fact is, I,myself, am a Chili Cook-OffWinner (stop by my office to seemy trophy) and I am fullyprepared to beat Aubrey’s winningrecipe from last year! So, residentsand families, warm up thoseCrock-pots...
Last but not least, we go fromdown home cooking to uptownglamour with the Oscar Party onthe 28th. Check your calendar fordetails for ALL these events.
I’d like to announce a newmember of our AdministrativeTeam, Vivian Black. She joins usas Community RelationsRepresentative with 10 years ofexperience in senior living. Vivianhas many talents, including beingan avid antiques collector. Pleasestop by and say hello when youget a chance, and until nextmonth! ~Nancy Sanders
HappyBirthday
Residents with a birthday thismonth are invited to the
luncheon at noon, on Friday,Feb. 26th, along with one guest.Everyone is invited to attend the
birthday party at 3 p.m.
Resident Birthdays!2/4 Jean Davis2/6 Mary Strang2/8 Kathy Tims2/8 Mary Fran Conley2/11 Ed Miller2/13 Barbara Wiggins2/18 Ken Smalley2/22 Bonnie Armstrong2/23 Linda Janian
Employee Birthdays!2/9 Lenroy Thomas2/10 Betelhem Leche2/12 Erik Valez Cortes2/13 Jorge Alejo2/14 Audriana Duncan2/14 Ruben Ramos2/27 Irene Omurwa2/28 Kellie Hardesty
LifeEnrichment
Tea, Talk, and TourAmerican Federationfor the Blind (AFB)
Center for Vision LossWednesday, February 3rd
2:00-4:00 PMWe will leave at 1:30 PM
RSVP
Super Bowl PartySunday, February 7th
at 5 PM in the Screening Room
Mardis Gras!Celebrate Mardis Gras
with The Dave Washburn TrioThursday, February 4th
3:00 PM in the Great Room
Valentine’s DanceThursday, February 11th3:00 PM in Town Hall
Turtle Creek Veterans’Gallery Opening
Thursday, February 18thCeremony on at 2:00 PM
in Josephine’s KitchenReception and Reveal
3:00 PM in Garden Room
2nd Annual ChiliCook-Off!
Thursday, February 25th1 PM in the Bistro
Enter your recipe!!!
Oscars PartySunday, February 28thRed Carpet Reception6:00 PM in the Bistro
Awards Ceremony7:00 PM Screening Room
Chilly? Have Some Chili!
NATIONAL CHILI DAY
THE LAST THURSDAY IN FEBRUARY
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mployeeof the
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Dawn WheelerDawn is the Building Engineer
Assistant. Jack’s righthand...woman! She is very
knowledgeable and keeps addingnew skills to her repertoire every
day. Her goal is to satisfy everyonewho needs help and she
accomplishes this routinely. She isa valuable part of the Belmont
Staff and is appreciated byresidents and staff alike. Dawn is
an outdoors-person and aCertified Nurseryman. In her spare
time she dotes on her fivegrandchildren. Thank you, Dawn,
for ALL that you do!
Wine & CheeseNow at 3:00 PM
every Thursday!!!
For your convenience, thefollowing services are availableand may be scheduled orcoordinated by the Concierge:
• Audiology Services• Banking Services• Dry Cleaning Pickup &
Delivery Service• Jewelry Repair• Massage Therapy• Mobile Dental Service• Physician• Podiatry Services• Salon Services
Helen Anne Bishop and Doris Tuffleyat The George BushLibrary and Museum
Resident
Come Join Us ...... on the last Monday of every
month at 3 p.m., in Town Hall.Come share your feedback, ideas
and concerns. This month’sResident Council meeting will
be held on Feb. 29th.
Welc meNew Residents
We will hold a New Resident andFamily Orientation on Monday,
Feb. 22nd, at 4 p.m.in order to welcome you to
Belmont Village Turtle Creek.We will answer any and all of
the questions you or your familymembers may have! We lookforward to seeing you there!
PHOEBE C.
February 2016OS Off Site/ Outing SR Screening Room RSVPTH Town Hall F4 Center for LearningB Bistro F7 Pool Lounge
GR Great Room P PoolJK Josephine's Kitchen MBA Activity
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
19:15 TH Belmont Balance
10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Discussion Group2:00 TH Yoga3:00 F4 Comp./Tablet Training3:15 SR Matinee - Comedy/Musical7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Musical
29:30 TH Muscle Matters
10:30 TH Science Minded1:00 TH Tai Chi1:30 OS Whole Foods2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 F7 Ping-Pong3:15 SR Matinee - Documentary7:00 TH Group Yahtzee7:15 SR Movie - Documentary
39:30 TH Yoga1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates3:00 OS AFB Center on Vision
Loss Talk & Tour3:15 SR Matinee -
Comedy/Romance7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Romance
49:30 TH Cardio
10:30 TH Catholic Communion1:00 TH Book Club2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GR Wine & Cheese - Dave Washburn6:15 OS HPUMC Authors LIVE presents A
Friend of Mr. Lincoln7:00 TH Belmont Bingo7:15 SR Movie -Suspense
59:30 B Men’s Coffee & Headlines9:30 P Aqua Fit
10:30 TH Big Beats with CarolynDobson
1:00 OS Shopping- Michael’s2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Craft Corner3:15 SR Matinee -Drama7:15 SR Movie -Drama
610:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 OS Walk in the Park
1:15 SR Matinee - Classics2:00 TH Saturday Stretch3:00 TH Art Class with Emery7:15 SR Movie - Classics
78:30 OS Church Transportation
10:00 B Zen Coloring1:30 OS Sunday Drive3:00 OS Afternoon Stroll4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations5:30 SR Super Bowl Party!7:00 TH Belmont Bingo
89:15 TH Belmont Balance
10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Discussion Group2:00 TH Yoga3:00 F4 Comp./Tablet Training3:15 SR Matinee - Comedy/Musical7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Musical
99:30 TH Muscle Matters
10:30 TH Science Minded1:00 TH Tai Chi1:30 OS Trader Joe’s2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 F7 Ping-Pong3:15 SR Matinee - Documentary7:00 TH Group Yahtzee7:15 SR Movie - Documentary
109:30 TH Yoga1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates3:15 SR Matinee - Comedy/Romance6:45 OS HPUMC Highland Park
United Methodist Church,Wesley Hall
7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Romance
119:30 TH Cardio1:00 TH Book Club2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 TH Valentine’s Dance
with DJ7:00 TH Belmont Bingo7:15 SR Movie -Suspense
129:30 B Men’s Coffee & Headlines9:30 P Aqua Fit1:00 OS Shopping- Snider Plaza2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Garden Therapy with
Susan3:15 SR Matinee -Drama7:15 SR Movie -Drama
1310:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 OS Walk in the Park
1:15 SR Matinee - Classics2:00 TH Saturday Stretch3:00 TH “Bored” Games7:15 SR Movie - Classics
Valentine’s Day 148:30 OS Church Transportation
10:00 B Zen Coloring1:30 OS Sunday Drive3:00 OS Afternoon Stroll3:15 SR Matinee - Action4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations7:00 TH Belmont Bingo7:15 SR Movie - Action
Presidents Day 159:15 TH Belmont Balance
10:30 TH Discussion with Rabbi Wolk2:00 TH Yoga3:00 F4 Comp./Tablet Training3:15 SR Matinee - Comedy/Musical4:00 TH New Resident and Family
Orientation7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Musical
169:30 TH Muscle Matters
11:30 TH Lunch & Learn- RewritingDementia with Molly MiddletonMeyer
1:00 TH Tai Chi- Location TBD1:30 OS Central Market2:00 TH Boot Camp3:15 SR Matinee - Documentary7:00 TH Group Yahtzee7:15 SR Movie - Documentary
179:30 TH Yoga
11:15 OS Out to Lunch! Smoke1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates3:15 SR Matinee - Comedy/Romance4:00 TH Hearing Professionals
Center7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Romance
189:30 TH Cardio
10:30 TH Catholic Communion1:00 TH Book Club2:00 TH Boot Camp2:00 GR Veterans’ Gallery Opening
Ceremony7:00 TH Belmont Bingo7:15 SR Movie -Suspense
199:30 B Men’s Coffee & Headlines9:30 P Aqua Fit
10:30 TH Big Beats with Carolyn Dobson12:00 JK Birthday Lunch
1:00 OS Shopping- The Container Store2:00 TH Pilates3:00 GR Birthday Party!3:15 SR Matinee -Drama7:15 SR Movie -Drama
2010:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 OS Walk in the Park
1:15 SR Matinee - Classics2:00 TH Saturday Stretch3:00 TH Painting Party!!! with
Wine &Cheese7:15 SR Movie - Classics
218:30 OS Church Transportation
10:00 B Zen Coloring1:30 OS Sunday Drive3:00 OS Afternoon Stroll3:15 SR Matinee - Action4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations7:00 TH Belmont Bingo7:15 SR Movie - Action
229:15 TH Belmont Balance
10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Discussion Group2:00 TH Yoga3:00 F4 Comp./Tablet Training3:15 SR Matinee - Comedy/Musical7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Musical
239:30 TH Muscle Matters
10:30 TH Science Minded1:00 B Novin Jewelry Repair1:00 TH Tai Chi1:30 OS Kroger2:00 TH Boot Camp3:15 SR Matinee - Documentary7:00 TH Group Yahtzee7:15 SR Movie - Documentary
249:30 TH Yoga1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates3:15 SR Matinee -
Comedy/Romance3:30 TH Chat with the Chef7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Romance
National Chili Day 259:30 TH Cardio1:00 B Chili Cook-Off2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GR Wine & Cheese - Marty
Ruiz7:00 TH Belmont Bingo7:15 SR Movie -Suspense
269:30 B Men’s Coffee & Headlines9:30 P Aqua Fit
10:30 OS Happy Warriors Lunch10:30 TH Poetry Roundtable with Molly1:00 OS Shopping- Barnes & Noble2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Craft Corner3:15 SR Matinee -Drama7:15 SR Movie -Drama
2710:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 OS Walk in the Park
1:15 SR Matinee - Classics2:00 TH Saturday Stretch3:00 TH “Bored Games”7:15 SR Movie - Classics
288:30 OS Church Transportation
10:00 B Zen Coloring1:30 OS Sunday Drive3:00 OS Afternoon Stroll3:15 SR Matinee - Action4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations6:00 SR Red Carpet Reception in the
Bistro with Awards viewing tofollow
7:00 TH Belmont Bingo
299:15 TH Belmont Balance
10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Discussion Group2:00 TH Yoga3:00 F4 Comp./Tablet Training3:00 TH Resident Council3:15 SR Matinee - Comedy/Musical7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Musical
February 2016OS Off Site/ Outing SR Screening Room RSVPTH Town Hall F4 Center for LearningB Bistro F7 Pool Lounge
GR Great Room P PoolJK Josephine's Kitchen MBA Activity
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
19:15 TH Belmont Balance
10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Discussion Group2:00 TH Yoga3:00 F4 Comp./Tablet Training3:15 SR Matinee - Comedy/Musical7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Musical
29:30 TH Muscle Matters
10:30 TH Science Minded1:00 TH Tai Chi1:30 OS Whole Foods2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 F7 Ping-Pong3:15 SR Matinee - Documentary7:00 TH Group Yahtzee7:15 SR Movie - Documentary
39:30 TH Yoga1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates3:00 OS AFB Center on Vision
Loss Talk & Tour3:15 SR Matinee -
Comedy/Romance7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Romance
49:30 TH Cardio
10:30 TH Catholic Communion1:00 TH Book Club2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GR Wine & Cheese - Dave Washburn6:15 OS HPUMC Authors LIVE presents A
Friend of Mr. Lincoln7:00 TH Belmont Bingo7:15 SR Movie -Suspense
59:30 B Men’s Coffee & Headlines9:30 P Aqua Fit
10:30 TH Big Beats with CarolynDobson
1:00 OS Shopping- Michael’s2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Craft Corner3:15 SR Matinee -Drama7:15 SR Movie -Drama
610:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 OS Walk in the Park
1:15 SR Matinee - Classics2:00 TH Saturday Stretch3:00 TH Art Class with Emery7:15 SR Movie - Classics
78:30 OS Church Transportation
10:00 B Zen Coloring1:30 OS Sunday Drive3:00 OS Afternoon Stroll4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations5:30 SR Super Bowl Party!7:00 TH Belmont Bingo
89:15 TH Belmont Balance
10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Discussion Group2:00 TH Yoga3:00 F4 Comp./Tablet Training3:15 SR Matinee - Comedy/Musical7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Musical
99:30 TH Muscle Matters
10:30 TH Science Minded1:00 TH Tai Chi1:30 OS Trader Joe’s2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 F7 Ping-Pong3:15 SR Matinee - Documentary7:00 TH Group Yahtzee7:15 SR Movie - Documentary
109:30 TH Yoga1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates3:15 SR Matinee - Comedy/Romance6:45 OS HPUMC Highland Park
United Methodist Church,Wesley Hall
7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Romance
119:30 TH Cardio1:00 TH Book Club2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 TH Valentine’s Dance
with DJ7:00 TH Belmont Bingo7:15 SR Movie -Suspense
129:30 B Men’s Coffee & Headlines9:30 P Aqua Fit1:00 OS Shopping- Snider Plaza2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Garden Therapy with
Susan3:15 SR Matinee -Drama7:15 SR Movie -Drama
1310:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 OS Walk in the Park
1:15 SR Matinee - Classics2:00 TH Saturday Stretch3:00 TH “Bored” Games7:15 SR Movie - Classics
Valentine’s Day 148:30 OS Church Transportation
10:00 B Zen Coloring1:30 OS Sunday Drive3:00 OS Afternoon Stroll3:15 SR Matinee - Action4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations7:00 TH Belmont Bingo7:15 SR Movie - Action
Presidents Day 159:15 TH Belmont Balance
10:30 TH Discussion with Rabbi Wolk2:00 TH Yoga3:00 F4 Comp./Tablet Training3:15 SR Matinee - Comedy/Musical4:00 TH New Resident and Family
Orientation7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Musical
169:30 TH Muscle Matters
11:30 TH Lunch & Learn- RewritingDementia with Molly MiddletonMeyer
1:00 TH Tai Chi- Location TBD1:30 OS Central Market2:00 TH Boot Camp3:15 SR Matinee - Documentary7:00 TH Group Yahtzee7:15 SR Movie - Documentary
179:30 TH Yoga
11:15 OS Out to Lunch! Smoke1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates3:15 SR Matinee - Comedy/Romance4:00 TH Hearing Professionals
Center7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Romance
189:30 TH Cardio
10:30 TH Catholic Communion1:00 TH Book Club2:00 TH Boot Camp2:00 GR Veterans’ Gallery Opening
Ceremony7:00 TH Belmont Bingo7:15 SR Movie -Suspense
199:30 B Men’s Coffee & Headlines9:30 P Aqua Fit
10:30 TH Big Beats with Carolyn Dobson12:00 JK Birthday Lunch
1:00 OS Shopping- The Container Store2:00 TH Pilates3:00 GR Birthday Party!3:15 SR Matinee -Drama7:15 SR Movie -Drama
2010:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 OS Walk in the Park
1:15 SR Matinee - Classics2:00 TH Saturday Stretch3:00 TH Painting Party!!! with
Wine &Cheese7:15 SR Movie - Classics
218:30 OS Church Transportation
10:00 B Zen Coloring1:30 OS Sunday Drive3:00 OS Afternoon Stroll3:15 SR Matinee - Action4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations7:00 TH Belmont Bingo7:15 SR Movie - Action
229:15 TH Belmont Balance
10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Discussion Group2:00 TH Yoga3:00 F4 Comp./Tablet Training3:15 SR Matinee - Comedy/Musical7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Musical
239:30 TH Muscle Matters
10:30 TH Science Minded1:00 B Novin Jewelry Repair1:00 TH Tai Chi1:30 OS Kroger2:00 TH Boot Camp3:15 SR Matinee - Documentary7:00 TH Group Yahtzee7:15 SR Movie - Documentary
249:30 TH Yoga1:30 F7 Mahjong2:00 TH Pilates3:15 SR Matinee -
Comedy/Romance3:30 TH Chat with the Chef7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Romance
National Chili Day 259:30 TH Cardio1:00 B Chili Cook-Off2:00 TH Boot Camp3:00 GR Wine & Cheese - Marty
Ruiz7:00 TH Belmont Bingo7:15 SR Movie -Suspense
269:30 B Men’s Coffee & Headlines9:30 P Aqua Fit
10:30 OS Happy Warriors Lunch10:30 TH Poetry Roundtable with Molly1:00 OS Shopping- Barnes & Noble2:00 TH Pilates3:00 TH Craft Corner3:15 SR Matinee -Drama7:15 SR Movie -Drama
2710:00 OS CVS/Walgreens10:30 OS Walk in the Park
1:15 SR Matinee - Classics2:00 TH Saturday Stretch3:00 TH “Bored Games”7:15 SR Movie - Classics
288:30 OS Church Transportation
10:00 B Zen Coloring1:30 OS Sunday Drive3:00 OS Afternoon Stroll3:15 SR Matinee - Action4:00 GR Sunday Inspirations6:00 SR Red Carpet Reception in the
Bistro with Awards viewing tofollow
7:00 TH Belmont Bingo
299:15 TH Belmont Balance
10:30 TH Brain Games with Kay1:00 TH Discussion Group2:00 TH Yoga3:00 F4 Comp./Tablet Training3:00 TH Resident Council3:15 SR Matinee - Comedy/Musical7:15 SR Movie - Comedy/Musical
Family CaregiverSupport Group
Facilitator - Lisa ShardonCertified Through the
Alzheimer’s AssociationFirst Tuesday
of Each Monthat 3 p.m.
in The Center for Learningon the 4th Floor
Table Tennis
Time for Art!
NewsNeighborhood
I can’t believe 2016 has comeupon us so fast. We have so manyfun, exciting times ahead for bothNeighborhood and Circleof Friends.
We were very excited to haveBeverly Sanborn, Vice President ofProgram Development forBelmont Village come to ourcommunity last month. She hasbeen a key in the design andimplementation of Circle ofFriends. Every time she visits, shebrings such knowledge andinnovative ideas to ourcommunity. I hope you all got achance to meet her on her visit.
Besides our NeighborhoodPALS being so compassionate andproviding such wonderful care, Ihave now discovered they are
secret hair and make-up artists!We now have a vanity set up inthe parlor area where we meetevery morning for hair andmake-up. Everyone looks and feelsso beautiful, we have noticed ourmoods are a bit brighter. Wewould love to have individualmake-up bags for each of ourladies with the make-up theyprefer to wear. If families canassist with this process, it wouldbe much appreciated.
Circle of Friends will be startingcommunity outings next month.We are working on places ofinterests and dates. We welcomeany ideas of places you know yourloved ones would want to go. Amonthly calendar of outings willbe posted each month.
Get out and enjoy February - wehave a lot of fun community
events scheduled.
~Kellie Hardesty
NewsHealth
HypothyroidismHypothyroidism—also called
under-active thyroid—is the mostcommon thyroid disorder. Ithappens when your thyroid glanddoesn’t produce enough thyroidhormone, which is essentialbecause thyroid hormone helpsregulate important bodyprocesses, such as yourmetabolism. But with low thyroidfunction, these body processesslow down.
The prevalence of thyroiddisorders increases with age andnumerous morphological andphysiological changes of thethyroid gland during the processof aging are well-known. It is to bestressed that the clinical course ofthyroid diseases in the elderlydiffers essentially from thatobserved in younger individuals,because symptoms are moresubtle and are often attributed tonormal aging.
Hypothyroidism symptomsusually develop incredibly slowly;it can take years for them to showup. Also, some symptoms mimicsymptoms of other diseases, suchas fibromyalgia and rheumatoidarthritis.
Key hypothyroidism symptomsinclude constipation, depression,and fatigue. Pale, dry skin;
sensitivity to cold; joint pain;elevated cholesterol levels; brittlefingernails and hair; unexplainedweight gain; memory problems;and loss of appetite, are othercommon symptoms.
Multiple factors may contributeto hypothyroidism, including:
• Hashimoto’s thyroiditis:This autoimmune disease isthe most common cause ofhypothyroidism.
• medications: Certainmedications, such as lithium,can cause hypothyroidism.
• pregnancy: Hypothyroidismcan develop during or afterpregnancy.
• treatment forhyperthyroidism: Peoplewho have hyperthyroidism(overactive thyroid) aretreated with radioactiveiodine therapy, whichimpairs thyroid function andcan cause hypothyroidism.
• thyroid surgery: If yourthyroid gland is removed,you can’t make thyroidhormone, so you’ll need totake thyroid hormonereplacement.
Doctors use blood tests todiagnose hypothyroidism,including tests to measure theamount of thyroid-stimulatinghormone (TSH) and free thyroidhormone levels in your body. Ifthe TSH test results are normalbut you still havehypothyroidism symptoms, yourdoctor can test for free T4—athyroid hormone—in yourbody. Also, the anti-thyroidperoxidase test can determinewhether hypothyroidism iscaused by Hashimoto’sthyroiditis.
Once diagnosed withhypothyroidism, you’ll need totake medication (thyroidhormone replacement) toreplace your missing thyroidhormone. Thyroid medication—usually a daily dose oflevothyroxine in pill form—issafe and generally very effectiveat treating hypothyroidism. Youmay also need regular bloodtests to see if you need to adjustyour levothyroxine dose. Somecommon brand names forlevothyroxine are Levothroid,Levoxyl, and Synthroid
You can live a full, normallife if you continue to take yourmedicine to controlhypothyroidism. A healthylifestyle—incorporatingnutritious foods and moderateexercise—can also help youbetter manage yourhypothyroidism. Sources:www.endocrineweb.com
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